Retail loss prevention using biometric data
First Claim
1. A method for detecting shoplifting, the method comprising:
- receiving, by a computer system, a video feed from one or more cameras viewing one or more locations within a store;
detecting, by the computer system from the video feed, first biometric data comprising a baseline measurement of one or more biological functions of an individual while the individual occupies a first position with respect to a point-of-sale (POS) region within the store;
detecting, by the computer system from the video feed, second biometric data comprising a subsequent measurement of the one or more biological functions of the individual while the individual occupies a second position with respect to the point-of-sale (POS) region, the second position being spaced from the first position;
comparing, by the computer system, baseline measurement and the subsequent measurement to identify a change in the one or more biological functions; and
generating, by the computer system, a risk assessment in accordance with the change.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for estimating the risk of criminal activity in a retail setting. Using video data, biometric data for an individual may be obtained. A baseline biometric measurement is taken upon enqueuing of an individual, which may include entry of the individual into the field of view of a camera having a point of sale (POS) in its field of view. A biometric measurement is also taken when the individual is adjacent the POS. According to an analysis of these measurements, an estimate of risk is calculated, such as by comparing the baseline measurement to a POS measurement. Based on this risk assessment, an alert may be generated. The alert may be a graphical indicator displayed on the POS or transmitted to a device operated by a store representative. The risk assessment may also be used to select transactions for auditing in a self-checkout system.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for detecting shoplifting, the method comprising:
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receiving, by a computer system, a video feed from one or more cameras viewing one or more locations within a store; detecting, by the computer system from the video feed, first biometric data comprising a baseline measurement of one or more biological functions of an individual while the individual occupies a first position with respect to a point-of-sale (POS) region within the store; detecting, by the computer system from the video feed, second biometric data comprising a subsequent measurement of the one or more biological functions of the individual while the individual occupies a second position with respect to the point-of-sale (POS) region, the second position being spaced from the first position; comparing, by the computer system, baseline measurement and the subsequent measurement to identify a change in the one or more biological functions; and generating, by the computer system, a risk assessment in accordance with the change. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for detecting shoplifting, the system comprising one or more processors and one or more memory devices operably coupled to the one or more processors, the one or more memory devices storing executable and operational code effective to cause the one more processors to:
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receive a video feed from one or more cameras viewing one or more locations within a store; detect, using the video feed, first biometric data comprising a baseline measurement of one or more biological functions of an individual while the individual occupies a first position with respect to a point-of-sale (POS) region within the store; detect, using the video feed, second biometric data comprising a subsequent measurement of the one or more biological functions of the individual while the individual occupies a second position with respect to the point-of-sale (POS) region, the second position being spaced from the first position; compare the baseline measurement and the subsequent measurement to identify a change in the one or more biological functions; and generate a risk assessment in accordance with the change. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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